Have you been curious about Encaustics or ways you can incorporate encaustics into your current art practice?

Open to all levels, this encaustic workshop is your opportunity to explore and experiment with this versatile, multi faceted medium. Learn the solid foundations of an encaustic practice and familiarize with the process of encaustic painting.

Encaustic is an amazingly durable art form that has been in use for centuries. Encaustic Painting involves using wax medium to which colour pigments have been added, then heated on an encaustic palette and applied to a rigid substrate however, its application goes far beyond that.

During this encaustic workshop you will be introduced to the encaustic process and the myriad of possibilities it holds, exploring a variety of techniques.

While learning the fundamentals, experiment with multiple applications of the encaustic process including, creating luscious surfaces and texture, painting, colour mixing, fusing, collage and image transfer. Explore colour and creating depth through use of pigmented wax, glazing techniques, adding Pigment Sticks and metallics and leaf. Through out the workshop we will discuss studio set up, tools of the trade and studio safety.